Guidance Centre - Career Development

 

Websites relating to career exploration, job searching, community involvement,self-assessment and enrichment and summer opportunities.

Career Awareness / Exploration
Career Development
Career Cruising is a leading developer of online career guidance resources for the North American marketplace.
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The Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) is a resource that provides clear descriptions of the skills used in virtually all occupations, as well as important work habits.
CareerMATTERS is all about helping you make smart choices as you think about your education, training and career options.
The Department of Human Resources and Skills Development (HRSD) is responsible for providing all Canadians with the tools they need to thrive and prosper in the workplace and community.
Job Futures is a career tool to help you plan for your future
Information on the current trends and future outlook for 163 occupations common to Ontario.
Youth.gc.ca is the exclusive source for information about programs and services available for youth at the community level and beyond.
Job Searching
(Y.O.U) is a non-profit youth employment agency that has been serving young people in London and Middlesex since 1982.
Job Bank is Service Canada’s one-stop job listing web site.
Job Connect is designed for individuals who need help in finding and keeping jobs.
Leads Employment Services Inc. is a not-for-profit employment and skills development agencey for people with physical, mental, developmental and learning disabilities and/or barriers to employment.
Community Involvement
Getting Started on Your 40 Hours Flyer
Volunteer Opportunities in London
Self-Assessment
Career Cruising is a leading developer of online career guidance resources for the North American marketplace.
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The Self-Assessment Quiz can help by providing you with a snapshot of your preferences, skills and interests -- and that's definitely a step in the right direction.
A full-featured employment, career development and job finding resource for youth.
A complete list of self assessment websites that will assist students focus on possible areas to explore based on their particular interests and abilities.
Enrichment and Summer Opportunities
offers classes designed to enhance leadership skills and provide training for City of London recreational programs.
located in Deep River, Ontario, provides a six-week summer program that lets high school students test-drive a scientific career in leading Canadian laboratories.and earn academic credits while they do it.
includes the Summer Job Service, Summer Company (help starting your own business), Summer Experience Programs, Ontario Rangers (see below), Ontario Government Regular Summer Hiring, and the Ontario/Quebec Summer Student Exchange Program.
is a one-week program of Canadian studies held at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa for 14 - 17 year-old students from across Canada. During the program they learn about Canada and explore various careers.
is a government of Canada initiative. This website provides details on over 300 exchange opportunities including two-way exchanges for Canadians between the ages of 11 and 18. Groups of 10 to 30 youth, from different regions of the country are twinned according to their age and interests.
is the primary vehicle through which federal departments and agencies recruit students for approximately 8,000 temporary student jobs. FSWEP is a national program which provides students with opportunities to learn about the federal government and gain valuable experience while developing and improving their employability skills.
This one-week program brings together 600 senior students, aged 15 - 19 from across Canada to Ottawa to learn first hand about our country and its leaders, about the machinery of government, how it works, and what it means to be Canadian.
Katimavik offers young Canadians an exciting experience that incorporates learning and volunteer involvement. It is Canada's leading national youth volunteer-service program.
provides opportunities for people to work within a community, supporting adults living with disabilities.
offers an eight-week job program that provides participants with a unique combination of work, learning and life experiences. Participants must be 17 years old between January 1 and December 31 the year they want to work as a Ranger.
Other youth programs available through the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources include:
Each semester, 28 students are selected to study at the Ontario Science Centre. Selection is based on the student's written application, academic record, the recommendations of two teachers, and an interview. Students choose three of the following credits to take: Biology SBI4U, Chemistry SCH4U and Physic SPH4U, Advanced Functions MHF4U (semester 1 only), or MCV4U (semester 2 only).
Using the wilderness as the classroom, Outward Bound seeks to develop self confidence, care and respect for others, responsibility to community and concern for the environment. Both summer and full semester programs are available to students who can gain Ontario Secondary School credits.
offers the following programs:
  • E=MC2 program which provides gifted and highly motivated secondary school students with the opportunity to study a subject of their choosing at an advanced level for one week
  • SEEDS: Seven-Eight Enrichment Day Studies, a three-day program for students in Grade 7 or 8
  • The ABC program (Above and Beyond the Curriculum), a new and innovative program for students at the Grade 5/6 level.
offers Creative Education Programs which include workshops for students in Kindergarten through grade 12 and a stage show created specifically for students. The Toronto Training Centre offers classes to the public in improvisation, acting and writing for children and adults of all experience levels, plus private group workshops.
is a summer learning and employment opportunity designed for top students in senior high school. The month of July is spent at one of 11 leading host universities across Canada in a four week academic program comprised of stimulating and varied lectures, workshops, and group projects. Many participants also pursue a five-week work experience with a Shad partner company, testing their minds and skills on intriguing real world challenges.
Study Abroad And Exchange Programs
  • AFS Canada offers student exchange programs (one year, a semester or during the summer) for young Canadians aged between 15 and 18 years of age.
  • ASSE is an international student exchange offering full school year, 3 month, and summer programs.
  • Canada World Youth is an international exchange program where young people learn through leadership. This program offers a variety of programs for youth 17-24.
  • CEEF:The Canadian Education Exchange Foundation offers 3-month international exchanges as well as summer programs to France, Switzerland or Spain.
  • Celtic Learning provides opportunities to study in Celtic and European settings while earning summer high school credits.
  • CCI The Renaissance School is a Canadian private school in Europe. CCI prepares students for entrance to universities in the U.S.A., U.K., Canada, and Europe.
  • EF Canada Education First offers language learning programs, academic and university preparation programs and cultural exchange programs available for students 14-18 and above.
  • Global Journeys offers Ontario curriculum credits while travelling to destinations throughout the world.
  • Mei International Ontario curriculum credits are offered during summer or full semester programs while students travel to a variety of locations.
is a Canadian publication that explores opportunities for young Canadians to work, study and volunteer abroad.
program is a summer work program that runs for six weeks (from early July to mid-August) and is aimed at students 16 and 17 years of age who will be returning to school in September. The program finds jobs for participants in a federal riding in another province. Ridings are paired so that students work in their second official language.
offers volunteer work experiences, from 2 weeks to 12 months, in 21 different countries around the world.

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